Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition
Concepts and PracticeReinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing — and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam.
Reinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing — and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam.
New to this edition
- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you review and practice for the new licensure examination.
- NEW! Case studies in the clinical chapters allow you to practice and develop clinical judgment.
Key Features
- Variety of exercises, questions, and activities includes terminology, short answer, priority setting, critical thinking activities, application of the nursing process, and NCLEX-PN review.
- Steps Toward Better Communication sections offer practice with pronunciation, vocabulary building, proper usage of grammar, and relating to cultural differences.
- Additional interactive exercises and activities are provided on the Evolve website for the textbook.
Author Information
ISBN Number | 9780323810234 |
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Main Author | By Holly K. Stromberg, RN, BSN, MSN, PHN, Alumnus CCRN |
Copyright Year | 2023 |
Edition Number | 5 |
Format | Book |
Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
Imprint | Saunders |
Page Count | 512 |
Publication Date | 28 Feb 2022 |
Stock Status | IN STOCK |
**includes NGN-style case studies/questions
Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings
1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients
2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems
**3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy
**4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients
**5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients
**6. Infection Prevention and Control
**7. Care of Patients with Pain
**8. Care of Patients with Cancer
**9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
Unit III: Immune System
10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems
**11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders
Unit IV: Respiratory System
12. The Respiratory System
**13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System
**14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System
Unit V: Hematologic System
15. The Hematologic System
**16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders
Unit VI: Cardiovascular System
17. The Cardiovascular System
**18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease
**19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders
**20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery
Unit VII: Neurologic System
21. The Neurologic System
**22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries
**23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders
**24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
Unit VIII: Sensory System
**25. The Sensory System: Eye
**26. The Sensory System: Ear
Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System
27. The Gastrointestinal System
**28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System
**29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System
**30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas
Unit X: Musculoskeletal System
31. The Musculoskeletal System
**32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Unit XI: Urinary System
33. The Urinary System
**34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System
Unit XII: Endocrine System
35. The Endocrine System
**36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
**37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
Unit XIII: Reproductive System
38. Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings
**39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders
**40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders
**41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit XIV: Integumentary System
42. The Integumentary System
**43. Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns
Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management
**44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack
**45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock
Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult
**46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders
**47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders
**48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
**49. Care of Patients with Psychotic and Personality Disorders
Appendix A: Most Common Laboratory Test Values
Appendix B: Standard Precautions
Appendix C: Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures
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